The Ginnastica Valmontone club, featuring Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, took sixth place in the first stage of the Italian National Club Championship (A2).&nbsp;The Russian gymnast performed a ribbon routine, earning a score of 28.8 points, the highest score of the competition.&nbsp;The second-highest score went to Bulgaria’s Stiliana Nikolova, who also competed with the ribbon (28.05).&nbsp;The Ginnastica Valmontone club roster includes: Rebecca Massari, Nicole Dancelli, Virginia Spitaletta, Frida Autieri, and Mariia Borisova. According to the rules, clubs are permitted to invite foreign gymnasts, who may each perform a maximum of one routine.&nbsp;

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Competitions

The Russian gymnast performed a ribbon routine, earning a score of 28.8 points.

The Ginnastica Valmontone club, featuring Mariia Borisova, took sixth place in the first stage of the Italian National Club Championship (A2)

Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz won medals in the individual apparatus finals at the Hopes of Russia nation-wide competition.

Ksenia became the champion in the hoop and ball exercises. Eva Chevtaeva from Moscow took second place in both finals, while Varvara Solovyova from Krasnodar Krai took third.

Alesya won the gold medal in the clubs final. Kristina Dyupina (from the Sirius federal territory) took second place, and Kira Yablochnikova from Sakhalin Oblast took third.Ksenia Savinova also secured victory in the ribbon routine. Taisia ​​Serdyukova from Moscow took second place, while Alesya Naifonova finished third.

Ksenia’s coaches are Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and her choreographer is Elena Egorova. Alesya’s coaches are Alina and Irina Gusarova, and her choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.Ksyusha is a Russian Junior Championship winner and a Euopean Championship silver medalist. Our gymnasts are members of the main Russian national team, lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.&nbsp;

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Ksenia won gold in the hoop, ball, and ribbon routines, while Alesya took first place in the clubs final and third place with the ribbon.

Ksenia Savinova and Alesya Naifonova won medals in the individual event finals at the Hopes of Russia nation-wide competition

Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region and Diana Kotlovskaya from Saint Petersburg won gold medals in the individual apparatus finals at the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach.

Evelina took first place in the clubs routine. Varvara Sudas from Belarus finished second, and Karina Bogdanova from Russia took third.

Diana secured victory in the ribbon routine. Athletes from Belarus, Sofiya Pribylskaya and Anna Manulik, won the silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Evelina and Diana are coached by Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, with Elena Egorova serving as their choreographer.

The gymnasts live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

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Evelina took first place in the clubs routine, and Diana in the ribbon routine.

Evelina Tandalova and Diana Kotlovskaya won gold in the individual apparatus finals at the Marina Lobach Tournament

Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is in Italy.On October 17, the gymnast will perform with the ribbon at the 1st stage of the Italian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Championship as a member of the Ginnastica Valmontone club.And ahead of the competition, Masha has already had the chance to meet the other teammates.

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On October 17, the gymnast will perform with the ribbon at the 1st stage of the Italian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Championship as a member of the Ginnastica Valmontone club.

Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is in Italy

Russian national team gymnasts will compete at the AEON Cup world club championship.The international tournament will take place in Tokyo from October 22 to 25. Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd will take to the carpet.The gymnasts are the partners of the Sky Grace International Association. They will represent Russia and the Association as the partners.

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The international tournament will take place in Tokyo from October 22 to 25. Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd will take to the carpet.

Russian national team gymnasts will compete at the AEON Cup world club championship

After the first apparatus at the International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach, Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region holds the provisional first place among pre-juniors born in 2013-2014.Another Academy gymnast, Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg, showed the fifth-best result in the same category.Alisa Shunina from Volgograd currently ranks 21st among athletes born in 2015-2016.The all-around performances will continue on October 17.

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Another Academy gymnast, Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg, showed the fifth-best result in the same category.

Evelina Tandalova is leading in the International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked with the gymnasts of the Russian national team during a control training session in Novogorsk.The junior group exercise gymnasts also demonstrated their routines.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/dfb/89a/dfb89a795c9856b4e184c83363029523.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/3c8/0c9/3c80c9eefda86ee5acdd9082fd030298.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/717/c66/717c6655714bc5c878ee1f275a227846.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/b9b/39a/b9b39a074a24d3920958c4a9a91b0cd3.jpg"></figure>

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Training

Alina Kabaeva worked with the gymnasts of the Russian national team.

A control training session with the Olympic champion was held in Novogorsk

The team of the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy сongratulated Anna Storozhenko from Moscow on her birthday.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/9e7/046/9e70463648569d796ad23c018bfc58db.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/19f/1d6/19f1d64e6e6c3e6b00e92551b4754c6e.jpg"></figure>

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Academy Life

The gymnast celebrated it on October 16.

The Academy congratulated Anna Storozhenko on her birthday

Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.&nbsp;These letters are sent by scammers and have nothing to do with the foundation, the Olympic champion, the Academy, or the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics&nbsp;Association.&nbsp;Please exercise caution.

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Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.

Important information!

In 1910, the premiere of the ballet The Firebird in Paris, presented by Sergei Diaghilev’s company, caused a sensation.More than a century later, in India, we will present our own new production. It will blend various art forms with sport, and we are confident that it will leave a vivid, lasting impression on every member of the audience.In the meantime, we’ll share more details about the original production, the participants, and how the concept has been reimagined over time.Only 2 weeks left until the festival.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/fe6/b80/fe6b80c8c2bed8b3cf40201eee5eae0a.jpg"><figcaption>The History of the Ballet "The Firebird" A one-act ballet composed by Igor Stravinsky at the commission of Sergei Diaghilev.&nbsp; The costumes and set design was created by painter Alexander Golovin, who worked on the sets and costumes alongside Léon Bakst.&nbsp; The choreography was created by Michel Fokine.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/52b/f5e/52bf5eb1247f45d85e9f842dc7954695.jpg"><figcaption>The idea and the plot The Firebird — is a fairy tale about the clash of two worlds, in which light and the living natural world triumph over the forces of lifelessness.&nbsp; Prince Ivan catches the magical Firebird in the enchanted garden, and in return for her freedom, she gives him a life‑saving feather. With its help, the Prince defeats the evil Koschei the Immortal, destroys his dark realm, and frees the beautiful Princess from captivity, who becomes his beloved.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/be9/389/be93892b062b407b24c53e69041700c9.jpg"><figcaption>Composer Igor Stravinsky was one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. He revolutionized concepts of rhythm, orchestration, and musical form. Stravinsky’s style defies brief or simple definition; he constantly experimented and introduced novel elements to his music. A student of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky composed his earliest works under his mentor's guidance. Diaghilev attended one of these premieres and invited him to compose a ballet for the Ballets Russes or the Russian Seasons. Over the course of his collaboration with Diaghilev’s troupe, Stravinsky composed three ballets: The Firebird (1910), Petrushka (1911), and The Rite of Spring (1913). Interestingly, Diaghilev had also commissioned the score from Anatoly Lyadov, another Russian composer known for his fairy-tale-inspired symphonic miniatures, but ultimately chose Stravinsky.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/035/6ed/0356ed19a14a04328ba52bb7353c1bbb.jpg"><figcaption>Performers The principal roles in the ballet were performed by Mariinsky Theatre prima ballerina Tamara Karsavina (the Firebird) and Mikhail Fokine himself (Prince Ivan) — the ballet’s choreographer and a former principal dancer at the Mariinsky. The orchestra was conducted by Gabriel Pierné, a distinguished French composer, conductor, and organist who went down in music history as a key guardian and continuator of the traditions of French musical lyricism. Initially, the role of the Firebird was intended for Anna Pavlova, but she declined it.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/ae3/be1/ae3be1dda07d7497d5259ac57bc7d565.jpg"><figcaption>Opening night&nbsp; The premiere took place on June 25, 1910, at the Grand Opéra in Paris. The production was a huge success and marked a turning point in the international careers of Diaghilev, Stravinsky, and many other participants. Among those who admired the music and the ballet were Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. It was following the ballet's premiere that a genuine craze for the Russian style swept across Europe, while the Ballets Russes established itself as a powerful brand and gained financial stability.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/cfe/406/cfe406d6fc84441ce917af8da965cd8c.jpg"><figcaption>Key Features The ballet was groundbreaking in every sense, showcasing a "synthesis of the arts", a complete fusion of choreography, music, and visual arts. A distinctive choreographic feature was the combination of classical traditions with elements of Isadora Duncan’s free dance style; for instance, Tamara Karsavina danced en pointe, while the Tsarevnas performed barefoot. The Firebird’s movement style was also unique, characterized by sharp, impulsive leaps and sudden pauses. The music did not merely serve as a rhythmic backdrop but actively drove the narrative; specific musical leitmotifs corresponded to every step, beat of a wing, or character entrance. Furthermore, the artist acted as a true co-creator. The costumes and set design did more than just decorate the stage, they created the mystical atmosphere of a fairy tale.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/8ad/dd7/8addd7a44ffb034ef2c8a0850eddfa7e.jpg"><figcaption>Ballet’s New Life&nbsp; In 1921, Fyodor Lopukhov staged his Firebird in Petrograd, an avant-garde interpretation of Stravinsky’s music. New versions emerged in the 1960s: Konstantin Boyarsky staged the ballet in Leningrad, while Stanislav Vlasov and Nikolai Simachev mounted a production at the Bolshoi Theatre based on Fokine’s choreography.&nbsp; In 1978, Boris Eifman created his own Firebird, featuring modern movement and acrobatic lifts. Then, in 1994, Andris Liepa reconstructed Fokine’s version for the Mariinsky Theatre, working from remaining sketches.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/e9b/20e/e9b20e159f2ac7dccc74843d3e6d6482.jpg"><figcaption>Embodiment in Sport The Firebird was the main theme at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympic Games, where suites from Stravinsky’s ballet were also performed. Elements of the image were incorporated into the design of the Olympic cauldron, the Olympic torch, and the Russian team's uniforms. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Arina Averina performed her hoop routine to music from the ballet. Russian figure skater and 2022 Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova also performed to the Firebird score.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/85d/36e/85d36e4650ad13be9da5d232f88468db.jpg"><figcaption>The Firebird x Alina Festival For the first time, the Alina children's charity rhythmic gymnastics festival’s program will be based on a theatrical production. Much like Diaghilev’s legendary ballet, the show will blend various art forms such as dance, music, and visual arts. For the first time, the festival will be accompanied by a live orchestra, conducted by People's Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev. Sports will play a central role in the program: the highly complicated elements performed by the gymnasts will add expressiveness and uniqueness to the spectacle. The 2026 Alina festival in India promises to be a spectacular event in the worlds of sport and culture, continuing the legacy established by Stravinsky’s Firebird over a century ago.</figcaption></figure>

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The Alina Festival

More than a century later, in India, we will present our own new production. It will blend various art forms with sport, and we are confident that it will leave a vivid, lasting impression on every member of the audience.

The history of the ballet "The Firebird"

This year, the Alina festival will be held in Mumbai at The Grand Theatre.Facts about the venue — in the cards:<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/a9e/2ff/a9e2ffcf7eb10e19a518518d460237ac.png"><figcaption>In 2026, the Alina festival will be hosted by The Grand Theatre in Mumbai</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/c5a/c91/c5ac91fc672c3de132319837757c2f14.png"><figcaption>The Grand Theatre is part of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The theater has a capacity of 2,000 spectators. It opened in 2023 and is one of the largest in India.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/fa9/460/fa9460bbcceeef32d2c7ebd260d16cfd.png"><figcaption>Architecture and lighting The ceiling is decorated with 17 LED panels featuring lotus motifs and more than 8,400 crystals.&nbsp; The lighting allows you to create various visual effects.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/d2f/8c4/d2f8c4eb0342fcd607555d86574fafca.png"><figcaption>A stage for major productions&nbsp; The Grand Theatre showcases international and Indian musicals, music concerts, theatrical performances, and large‑scale stage shows.&nbsp; And on October 29, the Alina festival will take place here!</figcaption></figure>The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is a vast arts space in Mumbai dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian art, dance, theater, and music. Nita Mukesh Ambani is a prominent Indian businesswoman and philanthropist.

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The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is a vast arts space in Mumbai dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian art, dance, theater, and music.